Dr. Daniel Patrick Jacobs, MD

I was referred to Dr. Daniel Jacobs by my primary care physician because I was experiencing bleeding in my stool. During my first appointment, Dr. Jacobs instructed me to take an HIV test. He stated that studies showed higher rates of HIV among young Black individuals and said he wanted to rule that out first. Although I felt uncomfortable and discriminated against by the way it was presented, I agreed to take the test because I needed medical care. The test results came back negative. Following that, Dr. Jacobs performed a colonoscopy, which led to diagnoses of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. At a later appointment, my primary care physician advised me to ask whether I might qualify for disability due to my inability to work because of my condition. When I brought this up to Dr. Jacobs, he looked at me and asked me to leave his office. A few days later, I received a letter stating that he would no longer see me as a patient because I was considered “out of… compliance.” Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend this doctor, especially to people of color.

He was one of the do Doctors I had I would go back to him every time

During my first colonoscopy I encountered a small abnormal growth about the size of a pencil eraser. Dr. Jacobs said surgery is no big deal, however I'm confident I cant take it out with another colonoscopy. So after another round of prep, he goes back in and does not even remove the growth. During both procedures he marks the growth with Indian ink for the surgeon. The surgery was supposed to be a laparoscopic surgery with four small holes. Ended up with 2 incisions, one being a four inch long incision above the navel, and the other being a 2 inch long incision below the navel due to Dr. Jacobs missing the mark twice. Afterwards was a 6 day long hospital stay and very painful recovery. Hope you aren't a young lady wanting to get into your two piece swimsuit.

Most Pleasant Staff, Doctor Jacobs was Great

Has no clue. Do not see him.

I was given a referral through my Dr. to have a procedure with Dr. Jacobs. I went to my appointment and spent approx. 45 minutes with one of his staff members going over the procedure and never saw the Dr. After this visit I believed everything was set up to move forward with the procedure and was told I would be called and given a date and time for the procedure. After we got home I was called by one of the staff members from the Dr's office and was told that he wanted to see me for a consultation and to bring my insurance card and I.D. again. The next available appointment to see him was close to 30 days away.I believe I should have seen the Dr. during the first appointment and then the scheduler all in the same appointment. I don't see the reason for 2 visits and 2 co-payments and have never had a procedural appointment like this. I have always seen the Dr. on the first and only visit for a scheduled consultation and then was either seen or was called by a staff member for a time… and instructions for the procedure. No need for 2 co-payments and 2 visits for a simple procedure.

This doctor had NO desire to help me - He also does NOT have any compassion -If it's NOT life threatening, you're recommended to pain management without a diagnose